That’s right, I said it. I’m here in praise of Kardashian baby names. The reality show royals have been growing their family nonstop. Three sisters welcomed daughters in 2018, each with a surprising, didn’t-see-that-coming name: Stormi, Chicago, and True. (Well, maybe I had that last one on my radar.) Then Kim and former husband Kanye […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Inez: Sparky Vintage Gem
The baby name Inez blends classic roots with global and vintage appeal. Thanks to Stephanie for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. AGNES Inez is the Spanish form of Agnes. Well, wait. Inez is the English form of Inés, which is the Spanish form of Agnes. And Agnes? It has history galore. It comes […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Tatum: Cheerful and Upbeat
The baby name Tatum took off in the 1970s, thanks to a high-profile birth announcement and the youngest-ever Oscar winner. Thanks to Abbie for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. TATA’S HOMESTEAD The baby name Tatum started out as a surname. Also spelled Tatham, it comes from an Old English given name – Tata – […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Haven: Meaningful and Modern
The baby name Haven combines a stylish sound with an appealing meaning. Thanks to Bo for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. SAFE PLACE Haven comes from the Old English word for a port, possibly related to our word have. (Because a port holds – or “has” ships.) Another theory connects haven to an […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name River: Scenic and Soulful
The baby name River combines our love of the outdoors with a spiritual side. Thanks to Felecia for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. RIPARIUS Before the baby name River was ever given to a child it was – obviously – a word with Latin origins. Riparius referred to a riverbank; it was corrupted into […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Ava: Glamorous Chart-Topper
The baby name Ava combines a stylish sound with plenty of appealing associations. No surprise it’s become a go-to choice for twenty-first century parents. Thanks to Meredith for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. BIBLICAL and SAINTLY Some see the baby name Ava as a variant of Eve. Maybe that sounds off, but in […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Mason: Modern Traditional Favorite
The baby name Mason transformed from a fast-rising trend to a solid citizen in just a few years. Thanks to Lou for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. TOP 1000 STAPLE If the baby name Mason strikes you as a trendy newcomer, here’s a surprising fact: the name has always charted in the US […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Pax: Punchy and Peaceful
The baby name Pax may be short on sound, but it’s rich with style and meaning. Thanks to Virginia for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. PEACEFUL PAX The baby name Pax is one of those Latin words that many of us translate without thinking about it – peace. It’s the kind of virtue […]
READ MORE >>Best Celebrity Baby Names 2020
What were the most intriguing celebrity baby names 2020? High profile birth announcements often include Top 100 favorites. (The stars, they’re just like us.) Others venture into the never-before-heard. In fact, 2020 gets credit for the wildest, least name-like celebrity baby name in memory. But they’re also an intriguing mix of choices that might represent […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Zoe: Ancient Meets Modern
The baby name Zoe fits right in with twenty-first century favorites, like Ava and Ivy. But it comes with ancient and storied roots, a name with history to spare. Thanks to Julia for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. EVE’S COUSIN We all know Eve, the first woman in the Book of Genesis. It […]
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